Displaying Both Minnesota State Flags
Summary
A longtime resident urged the council to remove the new Minnesota state flag from City Hall, calling it a symbol of corruption and noting the city's incorporation anniversary as an opportunity. Mayor Lehman noted cities aren't required to fly it but worried about losing state funding; Councilor Whiting raised concerns about what the old flag's imagery means to the Mdewakanton Sioux partnership.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A state bill previously threatened funding to cities not flying the flag, which the mayor cited as a concern.
Residents who share the speaker's objections would see the flag removed if the council acts.
Council members noted removal could affect the city's relationship with the Mdewakanton Sioux community and risk state funding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Resident Greg Verling urged the council to fly both the retired and new Minnesota state flags, arguing the move honors the state's history and counters criticism of the new design. He cited his family's generations-long friendship with Dakota communities.
City Council - May 19, 2026
A longtime resident urged the council to remove the new Minnesota state flag from City Hall, calling it a symbol of corruption and noting the city's incorporation anniversary as an opportunity. Mayor Lehman noted cities aren't required to fly it but worried about losing state funding; Councilor Whiting raised concerns about what the old flag's imagery means to the Mdewakanton Sioux partnership.
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